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The fuel levy that supports the Road Accident Fund has been raised for the first time in five years, only months after mismanagement and dysfunction were uncovered in the RAF

Economist Dawie Roodt said that although South Africa has turned the corner, it is not out of the woods yet, and its finances remain a ticking time bomb.

On Friday Steenhuisen visited KZN to monitor the roll-out of a mass vaccination campaign.

On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony.

The municipality says the hot and windy conditions caused several flare-ups.

The BBC’s Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says “major combat operations” have begun.

Israel and the U.S. have lauched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks could be imminent.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender’s crimes.

The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Johannesburg is asking for funding from National Treasury, as South Africa’s richest city struggles financially ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

The Department of Employment and Labour has published new Bills for public comment, which looks to introduce new working hour laws.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

BBC Sport speaks to UFC fighters, including Britain’s Tom Aspinall, as they give their thoughts on the proposed UFC event at the White House on US President Donald Trump’s birthday.

British number three Katie Boulter fails to build on a brilliant start against Jasmine Paolini in the Merida Open quarter-finals.

Leah Williamson speaks to Kelly Somers on The Football Interview.

Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’?

It is the UK’s National Year of Reading. Specifically, this government-led scheme is about “reading for pleasure” and “the joy of reading”. This is not a matter of whimsy. Research has linked reading for pleasure in childhood to a host of positive...

February is the season of baby turtles being stranded on South Africa’s West Coast. Here’s how you can assist in their rescue.

The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind promises a woof-tastic Family Fun Day next weekend. Take a look…

Prince Harry seemingly commented on the arrest of his uncle, disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, who was linked to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.

The URC’s Next-Gen Player of 2025 has been out of action for nine months, but should be back on 20 or 28 March.

The SA team have emerged triumphant in all six of the games they have played thus far.

Ernst Roets’ Lex Libertas is aiming to take a petition to the US, with Dirco urging South Africans to handle their disputes domestically.

Volkswagen double cab the only non-performance mainstream petrol bakkie in Mzansi.

Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers

Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa

Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall, sits a beautiful lizard. Its body is coated in charcoal-black tones speckled with...

Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients

A new drug for advanced prostate cancer has shown promise in early trials experts have said, with the medication shrinking tumours in some patients.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in many countries, including the US and UK. About 1.5 million men are diagnosed worldwide each year.

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Two iconic Italian sports cars are heading back to South Africa, but there’s a catch.

South Africa’s most wanted car right now is not an SUV or bakkie.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.

Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.